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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

We are a major supplier of high-quality food and industrial ingredient solutions to customers around the world. We have 47 manufacturing facilities located in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA and we manage and operate our businesses at a regional level. We believe this approach provides us with a unique understanding of the cultures and product requirements in each of the geographic markets in which we operate, bringing added value to our customers. Our ingredients are used by customers in the food, beverage, brewing and animal feed industries, among others.

Effectively managing our manufacturing costs, including costs for corn, other raw materials and utilities, is critical to the success of our business. In addition, our global operations expose us to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We use derivative financial instruments, when appropriate, for the purpose of managing the risks and costs associated with fluctuations in certain raw material and energy costs, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The capital-intensive nature of our business requires that we generate significant cash flow over time in order to reinvest selectively in our operations and grow organically, as well as to expand through strategic acquisitions and alliances.

We have been navigating evolving global conditions that have varying impacts on our customers, suppliers, employees, operations and, ultimately, our profitability and cash flows. During 2022, we continued to achieve strong price mix, which included increased prices for our products to manage the effects of increasing corn and freight costs. Our ability to respond to changing customer demands, increasing inflation, fluctuating foreign exchange rates, and shifting supply channels was affected by a variety of factors, including the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic with lockdowns in China and weather-related effects on crop yields in Europe.

In 2022, net sales increased over 15 percent to $7.9 billion from $6.9 billion in 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by strong price mix, partly offset by foreign currency impacts and lower volumes. Our operating income of $762 million for 2022 increased from operating income of $310 million in 2021. Net income attributable to Ingredion for 2022 was $492 million, or $7.34 diluted earnings per share, which represented an increase from $117 million, or $1.73 diluted earnings per share, for 2021. The increases in operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share were primarily due to stronger price mix that more than offset higher corn and input costs. Our results for 2022 compared to 2021 were also impacted by a $340 million impairment charge related to the contribution of Ingredion Argentina's net assets to the Argentina joint venture recorded during 2021.

Results of Operations

We have significant operations in four reporting segments: North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affect the U.S. dollar amounts of our foreign subsidiaries’ revenues and expenses. For most of our foreign subsidiaries, the local foreign currency is the functional currency. Accordingly, revenues and expenses denominated in the functional currencies of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable average exchange rates for the period.

We acquired the majority of shares of Mannitab on December 1, 2022, fully acquired Amishi on August 1, 2022, and KaTech on April 1, 2021. The results of the acquired businesses are included in our consolidated financial results beginning on the respective acquisition dates, which affects the comparability of results between years. In addition, our share of results in joint ventures are classified in our Consolidated Statements of Income in Other operating expense (income) and comparability between years and between financial statement line items is affected by the timing of and consideration provided to the investments. While we identify the impacts of acquisitions and investments on our results, our discussion below also addresses results of operations excluding those impacts, where appropriate, to provide a more comparable and meaningful analysis.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2022

With Comparatives for the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Net sales. Net sales increased 15 percent to $7,946 million for 2022 compared to $6,894 million for 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by strong price mix. This was partially offset by foreign currency impacts and lower volumes.

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Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased by 16 percent to $6,452 million in 2022 compared to cost of sales of $5,563 million in 2021. The increase in cost of sales primarily reflected higher net corn costs. Our gross profit margin of 19 percent in 2022 was unchanged from 2021.

Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased 7 percent to $715 million in 2022 compared to $668 million in 2021. The increase in operating expenses during 2022 was primarily attributable to cost impacts of higher inflation. Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were approximately 9 percent in 2022 and 2021.

Other operating expense (income). Other operating expense (income) was $13 million in 2022 compared to $(34) million in 2021. The 2022 expense was primarily attributable to charges resulting from a U.S. based work stoppage. During 2021 we recorded $15 million of income from Brazil indirect tax credits and a net gain of $8 million related to the formation of the Amyris joint venture.

Restructuring/impairment charges and related adjustments. Restructuring and impairment charges decreased to $4 million in 2022 from $387 million in 2021, which primarily reflected an impairment charge of $340 million we recorded in 2021 for net assets from our Argentina business we contributed to the Argentina joint venture. In addition, the completion of our Cost Smart restructuring program resulted in $4 million of pre-tax restructuring charges in 2022 as compared to $44 million in 2021.

Financing costs. Financing costs increased 34 percent to $99 million in 2022 compared to $74 million in 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher outstanding debt balances, as well as higher interest rates in 2022 as compared to 2021.

Provision for income taxes. Our effective income tax rates for 2022 and 2021 were 24.9 percent and 49.6 percent, respectively. The decrease was primarily attributable to the $340 million impairment charge related to net assets contributed to the Argentina joint venture during 2021, which did not have a corresponding income tax benefit. The effect of this charge was partially offset by a 2021 reversal of an accrual from unremitted earnings of a foreign subsidiary.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased to $10 million in 2022 from $8 million in 2021.

Net Income attributable to Ingredion. Net income attributable to Ingredion for 2022 increased to $492 million from $117 million in 2021. The increase in net income was largely attributable to the $340 million impairment charge for the Argentina assets contributed to the Argentina joint venture in the prior year. The increase was also impacted by strong price mix that more than offset higher corn and input costs.

North America

Net sales. North America’s net sales increased 19 percent to $4,934 million in 2022 from $4,137 million in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by a 19 percent improvement in price mix and a 1 percent increase in volume. These impacts were partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 1 percent.

Operating income. North America’s operating income increased 16 percent to $565 million in 2022 from $487 million in 2021. The increase was driven by favorable price mix.

South America

Net sales. South America’s net sales increased 6 percent to $1,124 million in 2022 from $1,057 million in 2021. Excluding the effects of revenues from operations we contributed to the Argentina joint venture, net sales were 23 percent higher than in 2021. The increase reflected a 22 percent improvement in price mix and a 2 percent increase in volume. The effect of these factors was partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 1 percent.

Operating income. South America’s operating income increased 22 percent to $169 million in 2022 from $138 million in 2021. The increase was driven by favorable price mix, partially offset by higher corn and input costs.

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Asia-Pacific

Net sales. Asia-Pacific’s net sales increased 11 percent to $1,107 million in 2022 from $997 million in 2021. The increase was driven by favorable price mix of 14 percent and favorable volumes of 5 percent. These impacts were partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts of 8 percent.

Operating income. Asia-Pacific’s operating income increased 7 percent to $93 million in 2022 from $87 million in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by the favorable price mix that was partially offset by foreign exchange impacts.

EMEA

Net sales. EMEA’s net sales increased by 11 percent to $781 million in 2022 from $703 million in 2021. The increase was driven by favorable price mix of 23 percent and increased volumes of 2 percent, which were partially due to the purchase of KaTech on April 1, 2021. The effect of these factors was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts of 14 percent.

Operating income. EMEA’s operating income increased 4 percent to $110 million in 2022 compared to $106 million in 2021. Favorability in Europe was partially offset by foreign exchange impacts across the region.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

With Comparatives for the Year Ended December 31, 2020

A discussion of the year-over-year comparison of results for 2021 and 2020 is not included in this report and can be found in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Ingredion’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2022, Ingredion had total available liquidity of approximately $1,626 million. Domestic liquidity of $612 million consisted of $2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $610 million available through a $1 billion commercial paper program that had $390 million of outstanding borrowings. The commercial paper program, which we entered on July 27, 2021, is backed by $1 billion of borrowing availability under a five-year revolving credit agreement that we entered on June 30, 2021, as described below.

As of December 31, 2022, we had international liquidity of approximately $1,014 million, consisting of $234 million of cash and cash equivalents and $3 million of short-term investments held by our operations outside the U.S., as well as $777 million of unused operating lines of credit in foreign countries where we operate. As the parent company, we guarantee certain obligations of our consolidated subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2022, our guarantees aggregated $63 million. We believe that those consolidated subsidiaries will be able to meet their financial obligations as they become due.

We have entered into a revolving credit agreement for an unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1 billion outstanding at any time, which will mature on June 30, 2026. Loans under the facility accrue interest at a per annum rate equal, at our option, to either a specified Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin, or a base rate (generally determined according to the highest of the prime rate, the federal funds rate or the specified SOFR plus 1.00 percent) plus an applicable margin. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other matters, specify customary reporting obligations, and that, subject to exceptions, restrict the incurrence of additional indebtedness by our subsidiaries, the incurrence of liens and the consummation of certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. We are subject to compliance, as of the end of each quarter, with a maximum leverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 and a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 3.5 to 1.0, with each financial covenant calculated for the most recently completed four-quarter period. As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.

On July 27, 2021, we established the commercial paper program under which we may issue senior unsecured notes of short maturities up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1 billion outstanding at any time. The notes may be sold from time to time on customary terms in the U.S. commercial paper market. We use and intend to continue using the note proceeds for general corporate purposes. During 2022, the average amount of commercial paper outstanding was $522 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.97 percent over a weighted average maturity of 16 days. As of

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December 31, 2022, we had $390 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 4.75 percent over a weighted average maturity of 7 days. The amount of commercial paper outstanding under this program in 2023 is expected to fluctuate.

On December 16, 2022 we entered into a new two-year, senior, unsecured $200 million term loan, which bears interest, payable quarterly in arrears, at a variable annual rate based on an adjusted daily SOFR plus a margin of 1.10 percent per annum. The term loan will mature and all principal thereunder will be payable on December 16, 2024. The term loan agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other matters, specify customary reporting obligations, and that, subject to exceptions, restrict the incurrence of additional indebtedness by our subsidiaries, the incurrence of liens and the consummation of certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. We are subject to compliance, as of the end of each quarter, with a maximum leverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 and a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 3.5 to 1.0, with each financial covenant calculated for the most recently completed four-quarter period.

As of December 31, 2022, we had total debt outstanding of approximately $2.5 billion, or approximately $1.9 billion excluding the outstanding commercial paper and other short-term borrowings. Of our outstanding debt, $1.7 billion consists of senior notes that do not require principal repayment until 2026 through 2050. The weighted average interest rate on our total indebtedness was approximately 3.5 percent for 2022 and approximately 3.0 percent for 2021.

The principal source of our liquidity is our internally generated cash flow, which we supplement as necessary with our ability to borrow under our credit facilities and to raise funds in the capital markets. We currently expect that our available cash balances, future cash flow from operations, access to debt markets and borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility and commercial paper program, will provide us with sufficient liquidity to fund our anticipated capital expenditures, dividends and other operating, investing and financing activities for at least the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. Our future cash flow needs will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenue growth, cost of raw materials, changing working capital requirements, the timing and extent of our expansion into new markets, the timing of introductions of new products, potential acquisitions of complementary businesses and technologies, continuing market acceptance of our new products and general economic and market conditions. We may need to raise additional capital or incur indebtedness to fund our needs for less predictable strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions.

Net Cash Flows

Our cash provided by operating activities decreased to $152 million in 2022 from $392 million in 2021, primarily due to changes in working capital. Cash used for working capital increased to $664 million for 2022, primarily due to increases in trade accounts receivable and inventory. Cash used for trade accounts receivable increased because of higher pricing and higher freight charges for products we sold, and cash used for inventory increased due primarily to higher input costs from raw materials during 2022. Our cash used by investing activities decreased to $320 million in 2022 from $335 million in 2021, primarily as a result of less cash used for acquisitions in 2022. In 2022, we had cash provided by financing activities of $103 million, as compared to cash used for financing activities of $373 million in 2021. Cash provided by financing activities in 2022 was primarily provided by proceeds from borrowings, including under our new $200 million term loan, which exceeded our payments on debt.

We used $300 million of cash for capital expenditures and mechanical stores purchases to update, expand and improve our facilities in 2022, which was unchanged from the $300 million we paid in 2021 for the same purposes. Capital investment commitments for 2023 are anticipated to be approximately $300 million.

In August 2022, we acquired Amishi for $7 million, net of cash acquired. In December 2022, we acquired a 65 percent controlling interest in Mannitab for $22 million, net of cash acquired.

We declare and pay cash dividends to our common stockholders of record on a quarterly basis. Dividends paid, including those to non-controlling interests, decreased 2 percent to $181 million during 2022 compared to $184 million during 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in shares outstanding in 2022, as a result of our repurchase during 2022 of 1,283 thousand outstanding shares of common stock in open market transactions at a net cost of $112 million.

We have not provided foreign withholding taxes, state income taxes and federal and state taxes on foreign currency gains/losses on accumulated undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries because these earnings are

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considered to be permanently reinvested. It is not practicable to determine the amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings. We do not anticipate the need to repatriate funds to the U.S. to satisfy domestic liquidity needs arising in the ordinary course of business, including liquidity needs associated with our domestic debt service requirements.

Key Financial Performance Metrics

We use certain key financial performance metrics to monitor our progress towards achieving our long-term strategic business objectives. These metrics relate to our ability to drive profitability, create value for stockholders and monitor our financial leverage. We assess whether we are achieving our profitability and value creation objectives by measuring our Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (“Adjusted ROIC”). We monitor our financial leverage by regularly reviewing our ratio of net debt to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA”). We believe these metrics provide valuable information to help us run our business and are useful to investors.

The metrics Adjusted ROIC and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA include certain financial measures (Adjusted operating income, net of tax, and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively) that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We also have presented below the most comparable financial measures calculated using components determined in accordance with GAAP. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally for strategic decision-making, forecasting future results and evaluating current performance. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide a more consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented. These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

In accordance with our long-term strategy, we set certain objectives relating to these key financial performance metrics that we strive to meet. However, no assurance can be given that we will continue to meet our financial performance metric targets. See Item 1A. Risk Factors and Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for a discussion of factors that could affect our ability to meet those targets. The objectives reflect our current aspirations in light of our present plans and existing circumstances. We may change these objectives from time to time to address new opportunities or changing circumstances as appropriate to meet our long-term needs and those of our stockholders.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP historical financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measure is provided in the tables below.

Adjusted ROIC

Adjusted ROIC is a financial performance ratio not defined under GAAP, and it should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. Ingredion defines Adjusted ROIC as Adjusted operating income, net of tax, divided by Average end-of-year balances for current year and prior year Total net debt and equity. Similarly named measures may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner. Ingredion believes Adjusted ROIC is meaningful to investors as it focuses on profitability and value-creating potential, taking into account the amount of capital invested. The most comparable measure calculated using components determined in accordance with GAAP is Return on Invested Capital, which Ingredion defines as Net income, divided by Average end-of-year balances for current year and prior year Total net debt and equity, as provided in the table below.

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Year Ended December 31,

Return on Invested Capital (dollars in millions) 2022 2021

Adjusted for:

Provision for income taxes 166 123

Other non-operating (income) (5) (12)

Financing costs 99 74

Restructuring/impairment charges (i) 4 47

Acquisition/integration costs (ii) 1 3

Impairment on disposition of assets — 340

Other matters (iii) 20 (15)

Adjusted operating income, net of tax (b) 575 510

Less: Cash and cash equivalents (236) (328)

Short-term investments (3) (4)

Share-based payments subject to redemption 48 36

Total redeemable non-controlling interests 51 71

Total net debt and equity $ 5,506 $ 4,939

Average current and prior year Total net debt and equity (c) $ 5,223 $ 4,766

Return on Invested Capital (a ÷ c) 9.6 % 2.6 %

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (b ÷ c) 11.0 % 10.7 %

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(i)In 2022, we recorded $4 million of pre-tax restructuring charges for the Cost Smart programs. In 2021, we recorded $47 million of pre-tax restructuring charges primarily related to our Cost Smart programs.

(ii)2022 acquisition/integration costs are reduced by $4 million to exclude acquisition/integration costs already included in financing costs above.

(iii)In 2022, we recorded pre-tax charges of $20 million primarily related to the impacts of a U.S.-based work stoppage. In 2021, we recorded $15 million of pre-tax benefits for Brazil indirect tax matters.

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(iv)The effective income tax rate was 27.0 percent for 2022 and 25.6 percent for 2021.

Year Ended Year Ended

Add back (deduct):

Acquisition/integration costs 5 — 3 (3)

Restructuring/impairment charges 4 1 47 11

Impairment on disposition of assets — — 340 —

Fair value adjustments on equity investments — — (6) (1)

Other tax matters — 12 — 27

Tax item-Mexico — 4 — (6)

Our long-term objective is to maintain an Adjusted ROIC in excess of 10 percent. For 2022, we achieved an Adjusted ROIC of 11.0 percent as compared to 10.7 percent for 2021.

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance ratio that is not defined under GAAP, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. Ingredion defines this measure as Short-term and Long-term debt less Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Similarly named measures may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner. Ingredion believes Total net debt to Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors as it focuses on Ingredion’s leverage on a comparable Adjusted EBITDA basis and helps investors better understand the time required to pay back Ingredion’s outstanding debt. The most comparable ratio calculated using components determined in accordance with GAAP is Total net debt to Income before income taxes, calculated as Short-term and Long-term debt less Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments, divided by Income before income taxes, as provided in the table below.

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As of December 31,

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio 2022 2021

Less: Cash and cash equivalents (236) (328)

Short-term investments (3) (4)

Income before income taxes (b) 668 248

Adjusted for:

Depreciation and amortization 215 220

Financing costs 99 74

Other non-operating (income) (5) (12)

Restructuring/impairment (i) 4 38

Acquisition/integration costs (ii) 1 3

Impairment from disposition of assets — 340

Other matters (iii) 20 (15)

Net Debt to Income before income tax ratio (a ÷ b) 3.4 6.9

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio (a ÷ c) 2.2 1.9

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(i)Restructuring/impairment charges are reduced by $9 million in 2021 to exclude the accelerated depreciation associated with Cost Smart programs that are included in Depreciation and amortization above.

(ii)2022 acquisition/integration costs are reduced by $4 million to exclude acquisition/integration costs already included in financing costs above.

(iii)We recorded $20 million of pre-tax charges primarily related to the impacts of a U.S.-based work stoppage in 2022 and $15 million of pre-tax benefits for Brazil indirect tax matters in 2021.

Our long-term objective is to target a ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of 2.5 or less. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the ratio was 2.2 and 1.9, respectively.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

We have identified below the most critical accounting policies upon which the financial statements are based and that involve our most complex and subjective decisions and assessments. Our senior management has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these policies with members of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. These accounting policies are provided in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The discussion that follows should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

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Business Combinations

Our acquisitions of Amishi and the majority of shares of Mannitab in 2022, KaTech in 2021, and PureCircle and Verdient in 2020 were accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. In purchase accounting, identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition and any remaining purchase price is recorded as goodwill. In determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we make significant estimates and assumptions, particularly for long-lived tangible and intangible assets. Critical estimates used in valuing tangible and intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows, discount rates, market prices and asset lives. Although our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, actual results may differ. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to our acquisitions.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

We have substantial investments in property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) and definite-lived intangible assets. For PP&E, we recognize the cost of depreciable assets in operations over the estimated useful life of the assets and evaluate the recoverability of these assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. For definite-lived intangible assets, we recognize the cost of these amortizable assets in operations over their estimated useful life and evaluate the recoverability of the assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. The carrying values of PP&E and definite-lived intangible assets at December 31, 2022 were $2.4 billion and $258 million, respectively.

In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of PP&E and definite-lived intangible assets, we may have to make projections regarding future cash flows. In developing these projections, we make a variety of important assumptions and estimates that have a significant impact on our assessments of whether the carrying values of PP&E and definite-lived intangible assets should be adjusted to reflect impairment. Among these are assumptions and estimates about the future growth and profitability of the related asset group, anticipated future economic, regulatory and political conditions in the asset group’s market, and estimates of terminal or disposal values.

To optimize our operations, we continually review whether to further consolidate our manufacturing facilities or redeploy assets for other uses when we believe we can achieve a higher return on our investment. This review may result in closing or sale of certain manufacturing facilities, which could have a significant negative impact on our results of operations in the period we decide to close or sell the facility.

The future occurrence of a potential indicator of impairment, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate that would require a change in our assumptions or strategic decisions made in response to economic or competitive conditions, could require us to perform tests of recoverability in the future.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill

We have certain indefinite-lived intangible assets in the form of tradenames and trademarks. Our methodology for allocating the purchase price of acquisitions is based on established valuation techniques that reflect the consideration of a number of factors, including valuations performed by third-party appraisers when appropriate. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair value assigned to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We have identified several reporting units for which cash flows are determinable and to which goodwill may be allocated. Goodwill is either assigned to a specific reporting unit or allocated between reporting units based on the relative excess fair value of each reporting unit. The carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at December 31, 2022 was $143 million and $900 million, respectively, compared to $143 million and $914 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021.

We assess indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill for impairment as of July 1 each year (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise). We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, which include net sales derived from these intangibles and certain market and industry conditions. After assessing the qualitative factors, if we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, then we are not required to compute the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. If the qualitative assessment leads us to conclude otherwise, then we are required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets and perform a quantitative impairment test in accordance with ASC subtopic 350-30, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. Based on our

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assessment's results, we concluded that as of July 1, 2022, there were no impairments in our indefinite-lived intangible assets.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we first assess qualitative factors in determining whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. After assessing the qualitative factors, if we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then we do not perform an impairment test. If we conclude otherwise, then we perform the impairment test as described in ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. Under this impairment test, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is not considered impaired, and no further testing is required. If the carrying value of the net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then an impairment exists for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the reporting unit. This difference may not exceed the goodwill recorded at the reporting unit.

When we test goodwill for impairment, we make certain estimates and judgments, which include identifying reporting units and determining the reporting units' fair values based on both discounted cash flow analyses and an analysis of market multiples. To determine the fair value of reporting units, we use significant assumptions and estimates for discount and long-term net sales growth rates, in addition to operating and capital expenditure requirements. We consider changes in discount rates for the reporting units based on current market interest rates and specific risk factors within each geographic region. We also evaluate qualitative factors, such as legal, regulatory or competitive forces, in estimating the impact to the fair value of the reporting units, noting no significant changes that would result in any reporting unit failing the impairment test. Changes in assumptions concerning projected results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of the reporting units in the future. Based on the results of the annual assessment, we concluded that as of July 1, 2022, there were no impairments in our reporting units.

Retirement Benefits

We and our subsidiaries sponsor noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (qualified and non-qualified) covering a substantial portion of employees in the U.S. and Canada, and certain employees in other countries. We also provide healthcare and life insurance benefits for retired employees in the U.S., Canada and Brazil. In order to measure the expense and obligations associated with these benefits, our management must make a variety of estimates and assumptions, including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return, rate of compensation increases, employee turnover rates, retirement rates, mortality rates and other factors. We review our actuarial assumptions on an annual basis as of December 31 (or more frequently if a significant event requiring remeasurement occurs) and modify our assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets but are generally amortized into operating earnings over future periods, with the deferred amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”). We believe the assumptions utilized in recording our obligations under our plans, which are based on our experience, market conditions and input from our actuaries, are reasonable. We use third-party specialists to assist management in evaluating our assumptions and estimates, as well as to appropriately measure the costs and obligations associated with our retirement benefit plans. Had we used different estimates and assumptions for these plans, our retirement benefit obligations and related expense could vary from the actual amounts recorded and such differences could be material. Additionally, adverse changes in investment returns earned on pension assets and discount rates used to calculate pension and postretirement benefit related liabilities or changes in required funding levels may have an unfavorable impact on future expense and cash flow. Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost for all of our plans was $6 million in 2022 and $3 million in 2021.

We determine our assumption for the discount rate used to measure year-end pension and postretirement obligations based on high-quality fixed-income investments that match the duration of the expected benefit payments, which has been benchmarked using a long-term, high-quality AA corporate bond index. We use a full yield curve approach in the estimation of the service and interest cost components of benefit cost by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. The weighted average discount rate used to determine our obligations under U.S. pension plans as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, was 5.19 percent and 2.91 percent, respectively. The weighted average discount rate used to determine our obligations under non-U.S. pension plans as of 2022 and 2021, was 5.66 percent and 3.47 percent, respectively. The weighted average discount rate used to determine our obligations under our postretirement plans as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, was 7.30 percent and 4.22 percent, respectively.

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A one percentage point decrease in the discount rates at 2022, would have increased the accumulated benefit obligation and projected benefit obligation by the following amounts (millions):

U.S. Pension Plans

Accumulated benefit obligation $ 34

Projected benefit obligation 34

Non-U.S. Pension Plans

Accumulated benefit obligation $ 18

Projected benefit obligation 19

Postretirement Plans

Accumulated benefit obligation $ 8

Our investment approach and related asset allocation for the U.S. and Canada plans is a liability-driven investment approach by which a higher proportion of investments will be in interest-rate sensitive investments (fixed income) under an active-management approach. The approach seeks to protect the current funded status of the plans from market volatility with a greater asset allocation to interest-rate sensitive assets. The greater allocation to interest-rate sensitive assets is expected to reduce volatility in plan-funded status by more closely matching movements in asset values to changes in liabilities.

Our current investment policy for our pension plans is to balance risk and return through diversified portfolios of actively managed equity index instruments, fixed income index securities and short-term investments. Maturities for fixed income securities are managed so that sufficient liquidity exists to meet near-term benefit payment obligations. The asset allocation is reviewed regularly, and portfolio investments are rebalanced to the targeted allocation when considered appropriate or to raise sufficient liquidity when necessary to meet near-term benefit payment obligations. For 2022 net periodic pension cost, we assumed an expected long-term rate of return on assets, which is based on the fair value of plan assets, of 4.10 percent for U.S. plans and approximately 3.06 percent for Canadian plans. In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption on plan assets, which consist mainly of U.S. and Canadian debt and equity securities, management evaluated historical rates of return achieved on plan assets and the asset allocation of the plans, input from our independent actuaries and investment consultants, and historical trends in long-term inflation rates. Projected return estimates made by such consultants are based upon broad equity and bond indices. We also maintain several funded pension plans in other international locations. The expected returns on plan assets for these plans are determined based on each plan’s investment approach and asset allocations. A hypothetical 25 basis point decrease in the expected long-term rate of return assumption would increase 2023 net periodic pension cost for the U.S. and Canada plans by approximately $1 million each.

Healthcare cost trend rates are used in valuing our postretirement benefit obligations and are established based on actual health care cost trends and consultation with actuaries and benefit providers. At December 31, 2022, the health care cost trend rate assumptions for the next year for the U.S., Canada and Brazil plans were 6.82 percent, 4.82 percent and 8.68 percent, respectively.

See Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to our benefit plans.

New Accounting Standards

For information about new accounting standards, see Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-K contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Ingredion intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for such statements.

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Forward-looking statements include, among others, any statements regarding Ingredion’s prospects, future operations, or future financial condition, earnings, net sales, tax rates, capital expenditures, cash flows, expenses or other financial items, including management’s plans or strategies and objectives for any of the foregoing and any assumptions, expectations or beliefs underlying any of the foregoing.

These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “plan,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “continue,” “pro forma,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “propels,” “opportunities,” “potential,” “provisional,” or other similar expressions or the negative thereof. All statements other than statements of historical facts therein are “forward-looking statements.”

These statements are based on current circumstances or expectations, but are subject to certain inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control. Although we believe our expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, investors are cautioned that no assurance can be given that our expectations will prove correct.

Actual results and developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by these statements, based on various risks and uncertainties, including effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including the impacts on the availability and prices of raw materials and energy supplies and volatility in foreign exchange and interest rates; changing consumption preferences relating to high fructose corn syrup and other products we make; the effects of global economic conditions and the general political, economic, business, and market conditions that affect customers and consumers in the various geographic regions and countries in which we buy our raw materials or manufacture or sell our products, and the impact these factors may have on our sales volumes, the pricing of our products and our ability to collect our receivables from customers; future purchases of our products by major industries which we serve and from which we derive a significant portion of our sales, including, without limitation, the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and brewing industries; the impact of COVID-19 on our business, the demand for our products and our financial results; the uncertainty of acceptance of products developed through genetic modification and biotechnology; our ability to develop or acquire new products and services at rates or of qualities sufficient to gain market acceptance; increased competitive and/or customer pressure in the corn-refining industry and related industries, including with respect to the markets and prices for our primary products and our co-products, particularly corn oil; price fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and shortages affecting inputs to our production processes and delivery channels, including raw materials, energy costs and availability and freight and logistics; our ability to contain costs, achieve budgets and realize expected synergies, including with respect to our ability to complete planned maintenance and investment projects on time and on budget as well as with respect to freight and shipping costs; operating difficulties at our manufacturing facilities and liabilities relating to product safety and quality; the effects of climate change and legal, regulatory, and market measures to address climate change; our ability to successfully identify and complete acquisitions or strategic alliances on favorable terms as well as our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses or implement and maintain strategic alliances and achieve anticipated synergies with respect to all of the foregoing; economic, political and other risks inherent in conducting operations in foreign countries and in foreign currencies; the behavior of financial and capital markets, including with respect to foreign currency fluctuations, fluctuations in interest and exchange rates and market volatility and the associated risks of hedging against such fluctuations; the failure to maintain satisfactory labor relations; our ability to attract, develop, motivate, and maintain good relationships with our workforce; the impact on our business of natural disasters, war, threats or acts of terrorism, the outbreak or continuation of pandemics such as COVID-19, or the occurrence of other significant events beyond our control; the impact of impairment charges on our goodwill or long-lived assets; changes in government policy, law, or regulation and costs of legal compliance, including compliance with environmental regulation; changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liability; increases in our borrowing costs that could result from increased interest rates; our ability to raise funds at reasonable rates and other factors affecting our access to sufficient funds for future growth and expansion; security breaches with respect to information technology systems, processes, and sites; volatility in the stock market and other factors that could adversely affect our stock price; risks affecting the continuation of our dividend policy; and our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting.

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement as a result of new information or future events or developments. If we do update or correct one or more of these statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections. For a further description of these and other risks, see Item 1A. Risk Factors above and our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Hedging: We are exposed to market risk stemming from changes in commodity prices (primarily corn and natural gas), foreign-currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we actively manage our exposure to these market risks by entering various hedging transactions, authorized under established policies that place controls on these activities. These transactions utilize exchange-traded derivatives or over-the-counter derivatives with investment grade counterparties. Our hedging transactions may include, but are not limited to, a variety of derivative financial instruments such as commodity-related futures, options and swap contracts, forward currency-related contracts and options, interest rate swap agreements and Treasury lock agreements (“T-Locks”). We plan to continue to use derivative instruments to hedge such price risk and, accordingly, we will be required to make cash deposits to or be entitled to receive cash from our margin accounts depending on the movement in the market price of the underlying commodities. See Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Raw Material, Energy and Other Commodity Exposure: Our principal use of derivative financial instruments is to manage commodity price risk primarily in North America relating to anticipated purchases of corn and natural gas to be used in our manufacturing process. Our finished products are made primarily from corn. In North America, we sell a large portion of finished products at firm prices established in supply contracts typically lasting for periods of up to one year. In order to minimize the effect of volatility in the cost of corn related to these firm-priced supply contracts, we enter into corn futures contracts or take other hedging positions in the corn futures market. These contracts typically mature within one year. At expiration, we settle the derivative contracts at a net amount equal to the difference between the then-current price of corn and the futures contract price. Although these hedging instruments are subject to fluctuations in value, changes in the value of the underlying exposures we are hedging generally offset such fluctuations. While the corn futures contracts or other hedging positions are intended to minimize the volatility of corn costs on operating profits, occasionally the hedging contracts can incur losses, some of which may be material. Outside North America, sales of finished products under long-term, firm-priced supply contracts are not material.

Energy costs represent approximately 7 percent of our cost of sales. The primary use of energy is to create steam in the production process and to dry product. We consume natural gas, electricity, coal, fuel oil, wood and other biomass sources to generate energy. The market prices for these commodities vary depending on supply and demand, world economies and other factors. We purchase these commodities based on our anticipated usage and the future outlook for these costs. We cannot assure that we will be able to purchase these commodities at prices that we can adequately pass through to customers to sustain or increase profitability. We use derivative financial instruments, such as over-the-counter natural gas swaps, to hedge portions of our natural gas costs generally over the following 12 to 24 months, primarily in our North America operations.

At December 31, 2022, we had outstanding futures and option contracts that hedged the forecasted purchase of approximately 120 million bushels of corn, as well as outstanding swap contracts that hedged the forecasted purchase of approximately 31 million mmbtus of natural gas. Based on our overall commodity hedge position at December 31, 2022, a hypothetical 10 percent decline in market prices applied to the fair value of the instruments would result in a charge to other comprehensive loss (“OCL”) of approximately $71 million, net of income tax benefit of $22 million. Any change in the fair value of the contracts, real or hypothetical, would be substantially offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged item.

Unrealized gains and losses associated with marking our commodities-based cash flow hedge derivative instruments to market are recorded as a component of OCL. As of December 31, 2022, our AOCL included $8 million of net gains (net of income tax expense of $3 million) related to these derivative instruments. We anticipate that $10 million of net gains (net of income tax expense of $3 million) will be reclassified into earnings during the following 12 months. We expect the net gains to be offset by changes in the underlying commodities costs.

Interest Rate Exposure: We are exposed to interest rate risk on our variable rate debt and price risk on our fixed rate debt. As of December 31, 2022, approximately 70 percent, or $1.7 billion principal amount, of our total debt is fixed rate debt and 30 percent, or approximately $750 million principal amount, of our total debt is variable rate debt subject to changes in short-term rates, which could affect our interest costs. We assess market risk based on changes in interest rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis that measures the potential change in earnings, fair values and cash flows based on a hypothetical 1 percentage point change in interest rates at December 31, 2022. A hypothetical increase of 1 percentage point in the weighted average floating interest rate would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $7 million and would change the fair value of our fixed rate debt at December 31, 2022 by approximately $117 million. See Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

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Since we have no current plans to repurchase our outstanding fixed rate instruments before their maturities, the impact of market interest rate fluctuations on our long-term debt is not expected to have a significant effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We occasionally use interest rate swaps and T-Locks to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes, to reduce the volatility of our financing costs, or to achieve a desired proportion of fixed versus floating rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions. The changes in fair value of interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments that effectively offset the variability in the fair value of outstanding debt obligations are reported in earnings. These amounts offset the gains or losses (the changes in fair value) of the hedged debt instruments that are attributable to changes in interest rates (the hedged risk), which are also recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, we did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps.

We did not have any T-Locks outstanding as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, our AOCL account included $3 million of net losses (net of $1 million tax benefit) related to settled T-Locks. These deferred losses are being amortized to financing costs over the term of the senior notes with which they are associated. The net losses reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months are not anticipated to be significant.

Foreign Currencies: Due to our global operations, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, we have exposure to translational foreign exchange risk when our foreign operation results are translated to U.S. dollars and to transactional foreign exchange risk when transactions not denominated in the functional currency of the operating unit are revalued.

We selectively use derivative instruments such as forward contracts, currency swaps and options to manage transactional foreign exchange risk. Based on our overall foreign currency transactional exposure at December 31, 2022, we estimate that a hypothetical 10 percent decline in the value of the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a transactional foreign exchange loss of approximately $4 million. At December 31, 2022, our AOCL account included in the equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets includes a cumulative translation loss of approximately $1.0 billion. The aggregate net assets of our foreign subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency approximated $1.8 billion at December 31, 2022. A hypothetical 10 percent decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have resulted in a reduction to our cumulative translation loss and a credit to OCL of approximately $200 million

We primarily use derivative financial instruments such as foreign-currency forward contracts, swaps and options to manage our foreign currency transactional exchange risk. We enter foreign-currency derivative instruments that are designated as both cash flow hedging instruments and instruments not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2022, we had foreign currency forward sales contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $405 million and foreign currency forward purchase contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $239 million not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2022, we also had foreign currency forward sales contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $668 million and foreign currency forward purchase contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $840 million that are classified as cash flow hedges. The amount included in AOCL relating to these hedges at December 31, 2022 was a $1 million gain (net of an insignificant amount of income tax expense). We expect $4 million of net gains (net of $2 million of income tax expense) will be reclassified to earnings over the next 12 months.

Some of the countries in which we operate may experience high inflation. We elect hyperinflation accounting for our affiliate in Argentina, which has high cumulative inflation, determined its functional currency to be the U.S. dollar, and measure its income statement and balance sheet in U.S. dollars using both current and historical rates of exchange. The effect of changes in exchange rates on its local currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities is reflected in earnings in financing costs in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Consolidated Statements of Income 40

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 41

Consolidated Balance Sheets 42

Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Equity 43

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 44

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 45

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

Ingredion Incorporated:

Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ingredion Incorporated and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and redeemable equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and

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directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Evaluation of the pension benefit obligations

As discussed in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s pension benefit obligations totaled $488 million as of December 31, 2022. The pension benefit obligations are measured at the actuarial present value of the benefits to which employees are entitled based on employee service rendered and the benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula and the employee’s expected date of separation or retirement. The determination of the Company’s pension benefit obligations is dependent, in part, on certain estimates and the selection of assumptions, including discount rates.

We identified the evaluation of the pension benefit obligations as a critical audit matter. Subjective auditor judgment was required to evaluate the actuarial models and methodology used by the Company to determine the obligations and to evaluate the discount rates used. Changes in the discount rates could have a significant impact to the measurement of the pension benefit obligations.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the Company’s pension benefit obligations process, including controls related to the assessment of the actuarial models and methodology and the development of the discount rates. For certain plans, we involved an actuarial professional with specialized skill and knowledge, who assisted in:

•understanding and assessing the appropriateness of the actuarial models and methodology used by the Company to determine the obligations;

•the evaluation of the Company’s discount rates, by assessing changes in the discount rates from the prior year and comparing it to the change in published indices, and by evaluating the discount rates based on the pattern of cash flows; and

•the evaluation of the selected yield curve, the consistency of the yield curve with the prior year, and the spot rates, to further assess the discount rates.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1997.

Chicago, Illinois

February 21, 2023

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Ingredion Incorporated

Consolidated Statements of Income

Year Ended December 31,

Other operating expense (income) 13 (34) (31)

Restructuring/impairment charges and related adjustments 4 387 93

Other non-operating (income) (5) (12) (5)

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 10 8 6

Net income attributable to Ingredion $ 492 $ 117 $ 348

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Earnings per common share of Ingredion:

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ingredion Incorporated

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income:

Currency translation adjustment (105) 211 (25)

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests — 9 5

Comprehensive income attributable to Ingredion $ 351 $ 352 $ 374

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ingredion Incorporated

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31,

(in millions, except share and per share amounts) 2022 2021

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 236 $ 328

Short-term investments 3 4

Prepaid expenses 62 63

Liabilities and equity

Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings $ 543 $ 308

Other non-current liabilities 477 524

Share-based payments subject to redemption 48 36

Redeemable non-controlling interests 51 71

Ingredion stockholders’ equity:

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,048) (897)

Total Ingredion stockholders’ equity 3,147 3,100

Non-redeemable non-controlling interests 16 18

Total liabilities and equity $ 7,561 $ 6,999

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ingredion Incorporated

Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Equity

Net income attributable to Ingredion 348

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 10 (4)

Dividends declared (171) (8)

Acquisition of redeemable non-controlling interests 74

Share-based compensation, net of issuance 13 16 (1)

Other comprehensive income (loss) 25 (1)

Other (1)

Net income attributable to Ingredion 117

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 11 (3)

Dividends declared (175) (11)

Repurchases of common stock, net (68)

Share-based compensation, net of issuance 8 31 6

Other comprehensive income (loss) 236 (3) 4

Net income attributable to Ingredion 492

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 9 1

Dividends declared (181) (5)

Repurchases of common stock, net (112)

Share-based compensation, net of issuance 3 25 12

Fair market value adjustment to non-controlling interests (29) 29

Non-controlling interest purchases (46)

Other comprehensive (loss) (151) (6) (4)

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ingredion Incorporated

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,

Cash provided by operating activities

Non-cash charges to net income:

Mechanical stores expense 55 55 54

Impairment on disposition of assets — 340 —

Deferred income taxes (3) (61) (7)

Other non-cash charges 57 8 105

Changes in working capital:

Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (310) (162) (3)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 158 226 124

Cash provided by operating activities 152 392 829

Cash used for investing activities

Capital expenditures and mechanical stores purchases (300) (300) (340)

Proceeds from disposal of manufacturing facilities and properties 7 18 7

Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (29) (40) (236)

Cash used for investing activities (320) (335) (571)

Cash provided by (used for) financing activities

Debt issuance cost — — (9)

Commercial paper borrowings, net 140 250 —

(Repurchases) issuances of common stock, net (103) (49) 4

Purchases of non-controlling interests (46) — —

Dividends paid, including to non-controlling interests (181) (184) (178)

Cash provided by (used for) financing activities 103 (373) 143

Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (27) (21) —

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (92) (337) 401

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 328 665 264

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 236 $ 328 $ 665

See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ingredion Incorporated (“Ingredion”)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 – Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of the Business: Ingredion Incorporated was founded in 1906 and became an independent and public company as of December 31, 1997. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the “Company,” “Ingredion,” “we,” “us,” and “our” shall mean Ingredion Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries. We primarily manufacture and sell sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterial solutions derived from wet milling and processing corn and other starch-based materials to a wide range of industries, both domestically and internationally.

Basis of presentation: The Consolidated Financial Statements consist of the accounts of Ingredion, including all subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates and assumptions impact the value of purchase consideration, accounts receivable, inventories, certain investments, goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, legal contingencies, income taxes, and pension and other postretirement benefits, among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on our best estimates and judgment. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We will adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Corn price volatility, adverse changes in the global economic environment, foreign currency devaluations versus the U.S. dollar, and access to credit markets increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in these estimates will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, other than those whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar, are translated at current exchange rates with the related translation adjustments reported in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”), and income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our subsidiaries in Mexico and Argentina, and we translate their monetary assets and liabilities at current exchange rates with the related adjustment included in net income and non-monetary assets and liabilities at historical exchange rates with the related translation adjustments included in AOCL.

Net sales: Ingredion recognizes revenue under the core principle to depict our transfer of products to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration we expect to receive. To achieve that core principle, we apply the following five-step approach: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied.

We identify customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by a master sales agreement, as the contracts with our customers. For each contract, we consider the transfer of products, each of which is distinct, to be the identified performance obligation. In determining the transaction price for the performance obligation, we evaluate whether the price is subject to adjustment to determine the consideration to which we expect to be entitled. The pricing model can be fixed or variable within the contract. The variable pricing model is based on historical commodity pricing and is determinable prior to completing the performance obligation. Additionally, we have certain sales adjustments for volume incentive discounts and other discount arrangements that reduce the transaction price. We estimate the reduction of transaction price using the expected value method based on our analysis of historical volume incentives or discounts over a period considered adequate to account for current pricing and business trends. Historically, actual volume incentives and discounts relative to those estimated and included when determining the transaction price have not materially differed. We accrue volume incentives and discounts in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when we satisfy the performance obligation. We consider the product price as specified in the contract, net of any discounts, as the standalone selling price as it is an observable input that represents the price if we sold the product to a similar customer in similar circumstances. We do not recognize any significant financing components since payment is due shortly after we satisfy our performance obligation.

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We recognize revenue when we satisfy our performance obligation and control is transferred to the customer, which occurs at a point in time, either upon delivery to an agreed upon location or to the customer. Further, in determining whether control has transferred, we consider if there is a present right to payment and legal title, along with risks and rewards of ownership having transferred to the customer.

Shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers represent fulfillment costs and are recorded in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Taxes assessed by governmental authorities and collected from customers are accounted for on a net basis and excluded from net sales. We expense costs to obtain a contract when we incur the costs since most contracts are one year or less. These costs primarily include our internal sales force compensation. Under the terms of these programs, the compensation is generally earned, and the costs are recognized when we recognize the revenue.

From time to time, we may enter into long-term contracts with our customers. Historically, such contracts do not result in significant contract assets or liabilities. Any such arrangements are accounted for in Other assets or Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of all instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less and that have virtually no risk of loss in value.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable consists of trade and other receivables carried at approximate fair value, net of an allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is determined using our best estimate of expected credit losses based on historical experience and current forecasts of future economic conditions, and we adjust this estimate over the life of the receivable as needed.

Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Costs are predominantly determined using the weighted average method.

Long-term investments: We may hold marketable securities and equity investments, which we include in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Marketable securities are carried at fair value and we record changes in fair value to Other operating expense (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Equity investments in companies for which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in Other non-operating (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are carried at cost, less impairments, if any, and adjusted for observable price changes for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We perform a qualitative impairment assessment to determine if such investments are impaired, which considers all available information, including declines in the financial performance of the issuing entity, the issuing entity’s operating environment and general market conditions. Impairments of equity securities without readily determinable fair value are recorded in Other non-operating (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Equity investments in companies for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Our share of the earnings or losses reported by equity method investees is recognized in Other operating expense (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Each reporting period, we evaluate declines in the fair value of equity method investments below carrying value to determine if any are other-than-temporary and if so, we write down the investment to its estimated fair value. Impairments are recognized in Restructuring/impairment charges and related adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Leases: We determine if an arrangement contains a lease, as well as its classification as an operating lease or finance lease, at the inception of the agreement. Lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent Ingredion's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. The lease asset value includes in our calculation any prepaid lease payments made and any lease incentives received from the arrangement as a reduction of the asset. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease, and the impact of these options are included in the lease liability and lease asset calculations when the exercise of the option is at our sole discretion and it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. We do not separate lease and non-lease components for its leases

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when it is impracticable to separate them, such as leases with variable payment arrangements. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We have operating leases for certain rail cars, office space, warehouses and machinery and equipment. The commencement date used for the calculation of the lease obligations recorded is the latter of January 1, 2019 or the lease start date. Certain leases have options to extend the life of the lease, which are included in the liability calculation when the option is at our sole discretion and it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. We have certain leases that have variable payments based solely on output or usage of the leased asset, which we do not record in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, but expense as incurred. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets:Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and definite-lived intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. For PP&E, depreciation is generally computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, which range from 25 to 50 years for buildings and from two to 25 years for all other assets. Costs for mechanical stores represent costs for spare parts used in the production process that are capitalized in PP&E as part of machinery and equipment until they are utilized in the manufacturing process and expensed as a period cost. Where permitted by law, accelerated depreciation methods are used for tax purposes. For definite-lived intangible assets, we recognize the cost of these amortizable assets in operations over their estimated useful life, which range from two to 30 years. We review the recoverability of the net book value of PP&E and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. If this review indicates that the carrying values of the asset group will not be recovered, we reduce the carrying values to fair value and recognize an impairment loss. The impairment analysis for long-lived assets occurs before the goodwill impairment assessment described below.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets and Goodwill: We have certain indefinite-lived intangible assets in the form of tradenames and trademarks. Our methodology for allocating the purchase price of acquisitions is based on established valuation techniques that reflect the consideration of a number of factors, including valuations performed by third-party appraisers when appropriate. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value assigned to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We assess indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise), which we perform as of July 1 of each year.

In testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. After assessing the qualitative factors, if we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, then we are not required to compute the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset. If the qualitative assessment leads us to conclude otherwise, then we are required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets and perform a quantitative impairment test. In performing the quantitative analysis, we consider various factors, including net sales derived from these intangibles and certain market and industry conditions.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we first assess qualitative factors in determining whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. After assessing the qualitative factors, if we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then we do not perform an impairment test. If we conclude otherwise, then we perform an impairment test that compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is not considered impaired, and no further testing is required. If the carrying value of the net assets exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then an impairment exists for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the reporting unit. This difference is not to exceed the goodwill recorded at the reporting unit.

Hedging instruments: We use derivative financial instruments consisting primarily of commodity futures, swaps and option contracts, forward currency contracts and options, interest rate swap agreements and Treasury lock agreements (“T-Locks”).

When we enter a derivative contract, we designate the derivative as a hedge of variable cash flows to be paid related to certain forecasted transactions (“a cash flow hedge”), as a hedge of the fair value of certain firm commitments (“a fair value hedge”), or as a non-designated hedging instrument. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow or fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. For all hedging relationships, we document the hedging relationships and our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions, the hedging instrument, the hedged

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item, the nature of the risk being hedged, how we will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk, and a description of the method to measure ineffectiveness. We also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative that is used in a hedging transactions is highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows or fair values of hedged items. Unrealized gains and losses associated with marking cash flow hedging contracts to market (fair value) are recorded as a component of other comprehensive loss (“OCL”).

We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or when we determine that the designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate, since the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows or fair value of the originally intended hedged transaction. When we discontinue hedge accounting, we continue to carry the derivative on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at its fair value, but we recognize in earnings in the same line item affected by the originally intended hedged transaction any accumulated gains and losses that were included in AOCL in the period we determined the hedge to be ineffective, as well as future gains and losses of the derivative.

Pension and other postretirement benefits: All U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans and most non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans value the vested benefit obligation based on the actuarial present value of the vested benefits to which employees are currently entitled based on their expected date of separation or retirement.

For defined benefit plans, the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is presented within either Cost of sales or Operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of actuarial loss, amortization of prior service credit and settlement loss components of net periodic benefit cost are presented as Other non-operating (income) on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets are classified in AOCL, along with the related tax impact, and recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the average remaining service period of a plan’s active employees for active defined benefit pension plans and over the average remaining life of a plan’s active employees for frozen defined benefit pension plans.

Share-based compensation: We have a stock incentive plan that provides for share-based employee compensation, including the granting of stock options, shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares to certain key employees. Compensation expense is generally recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis for all awards over the employee’s vesting period or over a one-year required service period for certain retirement-eligible employees. We estimate a forfeiture rate at the time of certain grants, and we update the estimate throughout the vesting of certain awards within the amount of compensation costs recognized in each period.

Earnings per common share: Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to Ingredion by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated using the treasury stock method, computed by dividing net income attributable to Ingredion by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and other instruments associated with long-term incentive compensation plans.

Risks and uncertainties: We operate domestically and internationally, and our business and assets in each country are subject to varying degrees of risk and uncertainty. We insure our business and assets in each country against insurable risks in a manner that we deem appropriate. Because of this geographic dispersion, we believe that a loss from a non-insured event in any one country would not have a material adverse effect on our operations as a whole. Additionally, we believe there is no significant concentration of risk with any single customer or supplier whose failure or non-performance would materially affect our results.

New Accounting Standards

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments in this update provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. We expect the impact to be insignificant to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The amendments require buyers to disclose information about supplier finance programs that is sufficient to allow financial statement users to understand their nature, activity during the period, changes from period to period and potential magnitude. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. We expect the impact of this update will not be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 2 –Acquisitions

PureCircle Non-Controlling Interests

During 2022, Ingredion purchased shares from minority shareholders in PureCircle Limited ("PureCircle") for $46 million. These purchases increased our ownership percentage in PureCircle from 75 percent as of December 31, 2021, to approximately 87 percent as of December 31, 2022.

Other Acquisitions

On December 1, 2022, we acquired a 65 percent controlling interest in Mannitab Pharma Specialties Private Limited ("Mannitab"), which is an Indian manufacturer of spray dried mannitol and fine grade mannitol, for $22 million. As the purchase accounting is not yet complete, we preliminarily recognized $22 million in Other assets. We will finalize the purchase accounting in 2023 and agreed to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Mannitab over the next three years. Beginning at the acquisition date, our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the preliminary effects of the acquisition and Mannitab's financial results, which we report on a one-month lag in our Asia-Pacific reportable business segment.

On August 1, 2022, we acquired Amishi Drugs and Chemicals Private Limited ("Amishi") for $7 million, which added $3 million of goodwill and intangible assets to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Amishi is an Indian manufacturer of chemically modified starch-based pharmaceutical excipients. Beginning at the acquisition date, our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the preliminary effects of the acquisition and Amishi's financial results, which we report in our Asia-Pacific reportable business segment.

On April 1, 2021, we acquired KaTech, a privately held company headquartered in Germany. KaTech provides advanced texture and stabilization solutions to the food and beverage industry. To complete the closing, Ingredion made a total cash payment of $40 million, net of cash acquired, which we funded from cash on hand. The acquisition added $26 million of goodwill and intangible assets, as well as $14 million of tangible assets. Beginning at the acquisition date, our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the effects of the acquisition and KaTech’s financial results, which we report in our Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") reportable business segment.

On November 3, 2020, we fully acquired Verdient Foods, Inc. (“Verdient") by purchasing the remaining 80 percent of the outstanding shares. As a part of the acquisition, we also obtained land and buildings Verdient leased from a third party. Verdient is a Canada-based producer of pulse-based protein concentrates and flours from peas, lentils and fava beans for human food applications. To complete the closing, we made a total cash payment of CAD $33 million (USD $26 million), which we funded from cash on hand. Before the acquisition, Ingredion owned 20 percent of Verdient’s outstanding shares, which we had reported as an equity method investment until we acquired the remaining shares. The acquisition of Verdient added $15 million of goodwill and $14 million of tangible assets assumed on the acquisition date of November 3, 2020. Beginning on that date, the financial results of Verdient are wholly consolidated into our North America business segment in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On July 1, 2020, we acquired a 75 percent controlling interest in PureCircle, which is one of the leading producers and innovators of stevia sweeteners for global food and beverage industries. As described above, we own 87 percent of PureCircle as of December 31, 2022. To complete the closing, we made a total cash payment of $208 million, net of $14 million of cash acquired, which we funded from cash on hand. Beginning at the acquisition date, we wholly consolidate PureCircle’s financial statements into our Asia-Pacific business segment in our Consolidated Financial Statements, and net income attributable to non-controlling interests that is deducted from our net income includes the portion of net income attributable to the remaining portion of PureCircle owned by non-controlling shareholders.

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acquisitions since the effect of each acquisition individually and in the aggregate would not be material to our results of operations for any periods presented.

NOTE 3 – Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The original carrying value of goodwill and accumulated impairment charges by reportable business segment at December 31, 2022, was as follows:

(in millions) NorthAmerica SouthAmerica Asia-Pacific EMEA Total

Accumulated impairment charges (1) (33) (121) — (155)

Acquisitions — — 1 4 5

Currency translation (1) 1 (13) (6) (19)

Based on the results of our impairment assessments, we concluded that as of July 1, 2022, there were no impairments to goodwill.

Other Intangible Assets

The following tables summarize our other intangible assets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Trademarks/tradenames (indefinite-lived) $ 143 $ — $ 143 —

Trademarks/tradenames (indefinite-lived) $ 143 $ — $ 143 —

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impairments to our indefinite-lived other intangible assets. Based on acquisitions completed through 2022, intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years is shown below:

(in millions)Year Amortization Expense

NOTE 4 – Investments

Investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Equity investments $ 23 $ 16

Equity method investments 113 104

Marketable securities 3 12

Amyris Joint Venture

On June 1, 2021, we entered into an agreement with Amyris, Inc. (“Amyris”) for certain exclusive commercialization rights to Amyris’ rebaudioside M by fermentation product, the exclusive licensing of the product’s manufacturing technology, and a 31 percent ownership stake in a joint venture for the products (the “Amyris joint venture”). In exchange, we contributed $28 million of total consideration, which included $10 million of cash, as well as non-exclusive intellectual property licenses and other consideration valued at $18 million. The transaction resulted in an $8 million gain recorded in Other operating expense (income), which included $18 million related to the non-exclusive intellectual property licenses, offset by the $10 million cash payment. Beginning June 1, 2021, we began accounting for the investment under the equity method.

Argentina Joint Venture

On February 12, 2021, we entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Grupo Arcor, an Argentine food company, to establish Ingrear Holding S.A. (the “Argentina joint venture”), a joint venture to operate five manufacturing facilities in Argentina to sell value-added ingredients to customers in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. On August 2, 2021, we completed all closing conditions to combine the manufacturing facilities, finalize the transaction and formally establish the Argentina joint venture, which is managed by a jointly appointed team of executives and is accounted for under the equity method.

We exchanged certain assets and liabilities with a fair value of $71 million from our Argentina, Chile and Uruguay operations for 49 percent of the outstanding shares of the Argentina joint venture valued at $64 million, as well as $7 million of other consideration, including cash, from Grupo Arcor as of August 2, 2021. The transaction also resulted in an impairment charge for the transferred assets and liabilities more fully described in Note 5.

Beginning on the dates we entered into the agreements for equity method investees, our share of income from them is included in Other operating expense (income). We incurred $4 million and $6 million of pre-tax acquisition and integration costs to acquire the Argentina and Amyris joint venture investments in 2022 and 2021, respectively. The 2022 charges were recorded within Financing costs on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

NOTE 5 – Restructuring and Impairment Charges

We recorded net pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of $4 million, $387 million and $93 million in 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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Restructuring Charges

During 2022, we recorded $4 million of pre-tax restructuring related charges, which included $3 million of costs associated with our Cost Smart selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) program and $1 million of costs as part of our Cost Smart Cost of sales program.

During 2021, we recorded a total of $47 million of pre-tax restructuring related charges. We recorded pre-tax net restructuring charges of $27 million as part of our Cost Smart Cost of sales program, which primarily consisted of accelerated depreciation and other costs recorded in our North America segment. We also recorded $17 million of employee-related and other costs associated with our Cost Smart SG&A program, consisting of professional services and employee-related severance costs primarily in our North America and EMEA segments.

During 2020, we recorded a total of $48 million of pre-tax restructuring charges. We recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $25 million for our Cost Smart SG&A program, which were primarily for employee-related severance costs recorded in our North America and EMEA segments, professional services costs in our North America segment and other costs. We also recorded $23 million of pre-tax restructuring charges for our Cost Smart Cost of sales program, which were primarily for inventory and mechanical stores write-offs and other costs associated with the closure of our Lane Cove, Australia production facility and closures of North America facilities and product lines including our Berwick, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility and the cessation of ethanol production at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility.

The Cost Smart Cost of sales and Cost Smart SG&A programs began in 2018. During 2018 and 2019, we recorded a total of $78 million of pre-tax restructuring charges for our Cost Smart Cost of sales program and a total of $39 million for our Cost Smart SG&A program.

Impairment Charges

During 2021, we recorded a $340 million impairment charge for assets and liabilities we contributed to the Argentina joint venture, which consisted of $311 million related to the write-off of the cumulative translation losses associated with the contributed net assets and $29 million related to the final write-down of the contributed net assets to fair value.

During 2020, we recorded a $35 million impairment charge for our indefinite-lived intangible asset associated with the TIC Gums tradename due to our decision to change our marketing strategy related to the brand. Additionally, we recorded a $10 million other-than-temporary impairment of our equity method investment in Verdient when we agreed to acquire the remaining 80 percent interest in Verdient.

A summary of our severance accrual at December 31, 2022, is as follows ($ in millions):

Balance in severance accrual as of December 31, 2021 $ 3

Payments made to terminated employees (3)

Balance in severance accrual as of December 31, 2022 $ —

NOTE 6 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to market risk stemming from changes in commodity prices (primarily corn and natural gas), foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we actively manage our exposure to these market risks by entering various hedging transactions authorized under established policies that place controls on these activities. These transactions utilize exchange-traded derivatives or over-the-counter derivatives with investment grade counterparties. We use derivative financial instruments that consist of commodity-related futures, options and swap contracts, foreign currency-related forward contracts, interest rate swaps and treasury locks (“T-Locks”).

Commodity price hedging: Our principal use of derivative financial instruments is to manage commodity price risk relating to anticipated purchases of corn and natural gas that we intend to use in the manufacturing process, generally over the next 12 to 24 months. We maintain a commodity-price risk management strategy that uses derivative instruments to minimize significant, unanticipated earnings fluctuations caused by commodity-price volatility. To manage price risk related to corn purchases primarily in North America, we use corn futures and option contracts that trade on regulated commodity exchanges to lock in corn costs associated with fixed-priced customer sales contracts. We use soybean oil and

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soybean meal futures contracts in North America that trade on regulated commodity exchanges to hedge sales of our co-products. We also use over-the-counter natural gas swaps primarily in North America to hedge a portion of our natural gas usage. These derivative financial instruments limit the impact that volatility resulting from fluctuations in market prices will have on corn and natural gas purchases, as well as co-product sales. Our natural gas, soybean meal and the majority of our corn and soybean oil derivatives have been designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

For certain corn derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, all realized and unrealized gains and losses from these instruments are recognized in Cost of sales during each accounting period. We enter these derivative instruments to further mitigate commodity price risk related to anticipated purchases of corn. During 2022, 2021 and 2020, we recognized a $1 million gain, a $1 million loss and a $1 million gain, respectively, on non-designated commodity contracts.

For commodity hedges designated as cash flow hedges, unrealized gains and losses associated with marking the commodity hedging contracts to market (fair value) are recorded as a component of OCL and included in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets as part of AOCL. These amounts, as well as their related tax effects, are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same line item affected by the hedged transaction and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, or in the period a hedge is determined to be ineffective. We assess the effectiveness of a commodity hedge contract based on changes in the contract’s fair value. The changes in the market value of such contracts have historically been, and are expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in the price of the hedged items. Gains and losses from cash flow hedging instruments reclassified from AOCL to earnings are reported as Cash provided by operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

We had outstanding futures and option contracts that hedged the forecasted purchase of approximately 120 million and 135 million bushels of corn as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Ingredion also had outstanding swap contracts that hedged the forecasted purchase of approximately 31 million and 35 million mmbtus of natural gas as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Foreign currency hedging: Due to our global operations, including operations in many emerging markets, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, we have exposure to translational foreign-exchange risk when the results of our foreign operations are translated to U.S. dollars and to transactional foreign-exchange risk when transactions not denominated in the functional currency are revalued. Our foreign-exchange risk management strategy uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts, swaps and options to manage our transactional foreign exchange risk. We enter into foreign currency derivative instruments that are designated as both cash flow hedging instruments as well as instruments not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes in order to mitigate transactional foreign-exchange risk. Gains and losses from derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes are marked to market in earnings during each period.

We hedge certain assets using foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, which had a notional value of $405 million and $360 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We also hedge certain liabilities using foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, which had a notional value of $239 million and $205 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

We hedge certain assets using foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments, which had a notional value of $668 million and $505 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We also hedge certain liability positions using foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments, which had a notional value of $840 million and $708 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Interest rate hedging: We assess our exposure to variability in interest rates by identifying and monitoring changes in interest rates that may adversely impact future cash flows and the fair value of existing debt instruments and by evaluating hedging opportunities. Our risk management strategy is to monitor interest rate risk attributable to both our outstanding and forecasted debt obligations as well as our offsetting hedge positions. Derivative financial instruments that we have used to manage its interest rate risk consist of interest rate swaps and T-Locks.

We periodically enter into interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes. The changes in fair value of interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments that effectively offset the variability in the fair value of outstanding debt obligations are reported in earnings. These amounts offset the gains or losses (the changes in fair value) of the hedged debt instruments that are attributable to changes in interest rates (the hedged risk), which are also recognized in earnings. Ingredion did not have any outstanding interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

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We periodically enter into T-Locks to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes. The T-Locks are designated as hedges of the variability in cash flows associated with future interest payments caused by market fluctuations in the benchmark interest rate until the fixed interest rate is established and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the T-Locks are recorded to AOCL until the consummation of the underlying debt offering, at which time any realized gain (loss) is amortized to earnings over the life of the debt. During 2020, we entered into and settled T-Locks associated with the issuance of senior notes due in 2030 and 2050. The realized loss upon settlement of the T-Locks was recorded in AOCL and is amortized into earnings over the term of the senior notes. We did not have outstanding T-Locks as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

The derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges included in AOCL as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, are reflected below:

Foreign currency contracts, net of income tax effect of $ — 1 —

Interest rate contracts, net of income tax effect of $1 (3) (3)

The fair value and balance sheet location of our derivative instruments, presented gross in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are reflected below:

Fair Value of Hedging Instruments as of December 31, 2022

Accounts receivable, net $ 28 $ 20 $ 48 $ — $ 5 $ 5

Other assets 1 6 7 — — —

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 22 23 45 1 6 7

Non-current liabilities 3 9 12 — — —

Net Assets/(Liabilities) $ 4 $ (6) $ (2) $ (1) $ (1) $ (2)

Fair Value of Hedging Instruments as of December 31, 2021

Accounts receivable, net $ 45 $ 9 $ 54 $ 4 $ 3 $ 7

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 5 12 17 2 4 6

Non-current liabilities 2 6 8 — 1 1

Net Assets/(Liabilities) $ 45 $ (3) $ 42 $ 2 $ (2) $ —

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Additional information relating to Ingredion’s derivative instruments is presented below:

Foreign currency contracts 8 — (7) Net sales/Cost of sales 7 (1) (2)

Interest rate contracts — — (5) Financing costs — (1) (1)

As of December 31, 2022, AOCL included $14 million of net gains (net of income taxes of $5 million) on commodities-related derivative instruments, T-Locks and foreign currency hedges designated as cash flow hedges that are expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months.

NOTE 7 – Fair Value Measurements

We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, we use various valuation approaches. The hierarchy of those valuation approaches is in three levels based on the reliability of inputs. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Below is a summary of the hierarchy levels:

•Level 1 inputs consist of quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are presented below:

(in millions) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Marketable Securities $ 3 $ 3 $ — $ — $ 12 $ 12 $ — $ —

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The carrying values of cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings approximate fair values. Commodity futures, options and swaps contracts are recognized at fair value. Foreign currency forward contracts, swaps and options are also recognized at fair value. The fair value of our Long-term debt is estimated based on quotations of major securities dealers who are market makers in the securities. See Note 11 for information on the fair value of pension plan assets.

NOTE 8 – Financing Arrangements

We had total debt outstanding of approximately $2.5 billion and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Short-term borrowings at December 31, 2022, consisted primarily of commercial paper borrowings and amounts outstanding under various unsecured local country operating lines of credit.

On December 16, 2022, we entered into a new two-year, senior, unsecured $200 million term loan, which bears interest, payable quarterly in arrears, at a variable annual rate based on an adjusted daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a margin of 1.10 percent per annum. The term loan will mature and all principal thereunder will be payable on December 16, 2024. The term loan agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other matters, specify customary reporting obligations, and that, subject to exceptions, restrict the incurrence of additional indebtedness by our subsidiaries, the incurrence of liens and the consummation of certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets. We are subject to compliance, as of the end of each quarter, with a maximum leverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 and a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of 3.5 to 1.0, with each financial covenant calculated for the most recently completed four-quarter period. We were in compliance with all of our debt covenants as of December 31, 2022.

On November 30, 2022, we amended our existing revolving credit agreement. The amendment changed the applicable interest rate calculation under our revolving credit facility to either a specified SOFR plus an applicable margin, or a base rate (generally determined according to the highest of the prime rate, the federal funds rate or the specified SOFR plus 1.00 percent) plus an applicable margin. The revolving credit agreement previously referenced London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") instead of SOFR for applicable interest calculations under the facility. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, borrowings of $— and $—, respectively, were outstanding under the $1 billion facility.

On July 27, 2021, we established a commercial paper program under which we may issue senior unsecured notes of short maturities up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1 billion outstanding at any time. The notes may be sold from time to time on customary terms in the U.S. commercial paper market. We use the note proceeds for general corporate purposes. From the inception of the program until December 31, 2021, the average amount of commercial paper outstanding was $670 million with an average interest rate of 0.27 percent and a weighted average maturity of 48 days. As of December 31, 2021, $250 million of commercial paper was outstanding with an average interest rate of 0.35 percent and a weighted average maturity of 48 days. During 2022, the average amount of commercial paper outstanding was $522 million with an average interest rate of 1.97 percent and a weighted average maturity of 16 days. As of December 31, 2022, $390 million of commercial paper was outstanding with an average interest rate of 4.75 percent and a weighted average maturity of 7 days. The amount of commercial paper outstanding under this program in 2023 is expected to fluctuate.

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Presented below are our debt carrying amounts, net of related discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs and fair values as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

(in millions) CarryingValue FairValue CarryingValue FairValue

Revolving credit agreement — — — —

Other long-term borrowings 4 4 2 2

We guarantee certain obligations of our consolidated subsidiaries, which aggregated $63 million and $61 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE 9 – Leases

The components of lease expense for the indicated periods were as follows:

Operating lease cost $ 59 $ 58 $ 58

Variable operating lease cost 27 26 29

Short term lease cost 3 4 4

We currently have no finance leases. The following is a reconciliation of future undiscounted cash flows to the operating lease liabilities and the related operating lease assets as presented within Other non-current liabilities and Other assets, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 ($ in millions):

Thereafter 37

Total future lease payments 214

Less imputed interest 20

Present value of future lease payments 194

Less current lease liabilities 48

Non-current operating lease liabilities $ 146

Operating lease assets $ 187

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Additional information related to our operating leases is listed below.

Other Information Year EndedDecember 31,

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 60 $ 58

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:

Operating leases $ 52 $ 77

Weighted average remaining lease term:

Operating leases 5.9 years 6.5 years

Weighted average discount rate:

Operating leases 4.4 % 4.0 %

NOTE 10 – Income Taxes

The components of income before income taxes and the provision for income taxes for the years indicated are shown below:

Income before income taxes:

Provision for income taxes:

Current tax expense:

U.S. federal 8 2 1

State and local 2 2 2

Deferred tax expense (benefit):

State and local (1) (2) (1)

Total deferred tax (benefit) (3) (61) (7)

Total provision for income taxes $ 166 $ 123 $ 152

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Deferred income taxes are provided for the tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Significant temporary differences as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, are summarized as follows:

Deferred tax assets attributable to:

Employee benefit accruals $ 30 $ 28

Pensions and postretirement plans 14 14

Lease liabilities 49 49

Inventory reserve 22 13

Net operating loss carryforwards 59 64

Tax credit carryforwards 5 18

Total deferred tax assets 227 236

Valuation allowances (51) (67)

Net deferred tax assets 176 169

Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:

Property, plant and equipment 175 175

Identified intangibles 48 47

Right-of-use lease assets 46 46

Foreign withholding and state taxes on unremitted earnings 1 1

Brazilian indirect tax credits 4 5

Derivative contracts 3 19

Total deferred tax liabilities 308 320

Net deferred tax liabilities $ 132 $ 151

Of the $59 million of tax-effected net operating loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2022, $4 million and $15 million are for U.S. federal and state loss carryforwards, respectively, and $40 million are for foreign loss carryforwards. U.S. federal and state loss carryforwards have various expiration periods starting in 2025. Of the $40 million of foreign loss carryforwards, $19 million are related to Canada, $7 million to Argentina and $7 million to Australia with carryforward periods of 20 years, 5 years and indefinitely, respectively.

A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Prior to establishing a valuation allowance, we consider historical taxable income, scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning strategies, tax carryovers and projected future taxable income. As of December 31, 2022, we maintained valuation allowances of $51 million, consisting of $26 million primarily related to foreign loss carryforwards, $15 million for state loss carryforwards, $5 million for state credits and carryforwards, $4 million for U.S. federal loss carryforwards and $1 million for certain foreign tax credits, all of which we have determined will more likely than not expire prior to realization.

Net operating loss carryforwards disclosed in the financial statements differ from the as-filed tax returns due to an unrecognized tax benefit. Foreign net operating loss carryforwards and valuation allowances would increase $10 million, absent the unrecognized tax benefit.

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A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to our effective tax rate follows:

Provision for tax at U.S. statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 %

Tax rate difference on foreign income 7.2 13.3 9.1

Foreign currency FX (0.3) 3.2 1.2

Inflation adjustments (0.6) (4.0) (0.8)

Tax benefit of intercompany financing (0.4) (1.6) (0.8)

U.S. international tax implications 2.2 0.8 0.6

Valuation allowance in Argentina — (0.4) (0.6)

Unremitted earnings — (12.1) —

Impairment charge related to Argentina joint venture — 35.5 —

Foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) (1.0) — —

Brazil exclusion of certain tax incentives (4.0) — —

Provision at effective tax rate 24.9 % 49.6 % 30.0 %

We have significant operations in Mexico, Pakistan and Colombia, where the 2022 statutory tax rates are 30 percent, 33 percent (excluding a 4 percent surcharge) and 35 percent, respectively. In addition, our subsidiary in Brazil has a statutory tax rate of 34 percent before the application of local incentives that vary each year.

During 2022, the U.S. Treasury published final foreign tax credit regulations that limit our ability to claim foreign tax credits from certain countries, primarily in South America, and we recorded the resulting tax liability to our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During 2022, Ingredion Brazil recorded a tax benefit related to the exclusion of certain tax incentives provided by the local government from taxable income for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. This resulted in a tax benefit of $27 million, or 4.0 percentage points on the effective tax rate. This transaction is more fully discussed in Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies.

As of December 31, 2022, we have a $1 million accrual for foreign withholding on certain unremitted earnings from foreign subsidiaries. No foreign withholding taxes, federal and state taxes or foreign currency gains/losses have been provided on distributions of approximately $2.4 billion of unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, as such amounts are considered permanently reinvested. It is not practicable to estimate the additional income taxes, including applicable foreign withholding taxes that would be due upon the repatriation of these earnings.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, for 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

Balance at January 1 $ 29 $ 46

Additions for tax positions related to prior years 5 2

Reductions for tax positions related to prior years (1) (9)

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1 2

Reductions related to a lapse in the statute of limitations (4) (12)

Balance at December 31 $ 30 $ 29

Of the $30 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022, $19 million represents the amount that, if recognized, could affect the effective tax rate in future periods. The remaining $11 million includes $10 million of net operating loss carryforwards that would have otherwise had a valuation allowance and $1 million of U.S. federal benefits.

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We account for interest and penalties related to income tax matters within the provision for income taxes. We have accrued $5 million of interest expense and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022.

We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple states and non-U.S. jurisdictions. The U.S. federal tax returns are subject to audit for the years 2019 through 2022. In general, our foreign subsidiaries remain subject to audit for years 2010 and later.

It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties will increase or decrease within twelve months of December 31, 2022. We believe it is reasonably possible that none of the unrecognized tax benefits may be recognized within twelve months of December 31, 2022, as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations. We have classified none of the unrecognized tax benefits as current because they are not expected to be resolved within the next twelve months.

NOTE 11 – Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

We sponsor noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (qualified and non-qualified) covering a substantial portion of our employees in the U.S. and Canada and certain employees in other foreign countries. Plans for most salaried employees provide pay-related benefits based on years of service. Plans for hourly employees generally provide benefits based on flat dollar amounts and years of service. Our general funding policy is to make contributions to the plans that comply with minimum funding requirements and are within the limits of deductibility under current tax regulations. Certain foreign countries allow income tax deductions without regard to contribution levels and our policy in those countries is to make contributions required by the terms of the applicable plan.

Included in our pension obligation are nonqualified supplemental retirement plans for certain key employees. Benefits provided under these plans are unfunded and we make direct payments to plan participants. We also provide healthcare and/or life insurance benefits for retired employees in the U.S., Canada and Brazil. Healthcare benefits for retirees outside the U.S., Canada and Brazil are generally covered through local government plans.

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